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Over 20,000 people take part in Penang Starwalk

GEORGE TOWN: More than 20,000 participants were in high spirits as they hit on the new trail of Penang Starwalk which is into its 40th edition this year.

A sea of crowd converged on the popular seafront promenade of Gurney Drive in front of Gurney Paragon Mall before they were flagged off by Penang Island City Council mayor Datuk Maimunah Mohd Sharif on Sunday morning.

In the past, it was held at other venues namely the Esplanade, Pe­­nang International Sports Arena (now SPICE) and Penang Times Square.

The 7km walk this time took participants to Jalan Tanjung Tokong and Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang before heading back to the mall via Jalan Tanjung Tokong.

Besides getting a certificate of participation, prizes worth RM200,000 including a Kia Rio car were up for grabs.

Present at the flag-off with Maimunah was Star Media Group chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, who was seen waving the Jalur Gemilang.